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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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